All Subscription management articles – Page 2
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Industry TrendsOTT subscription management needs flexibility
OTT sector growth has resulted in a hugely successful decade for subscription management platform providers. But with competition strong and the prospect of more niche streaming services, they will need to maintain their focus on flexibility, writes David Davies.
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Industry TrendsEarnings review: Financial wins for Netflix and major tech players
IBC365 recounts the standout company results in the media and broadcast industry.
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Industry TrendsAnalyst review: Facebook, Google face ad revenue losses & SVOD market predictions
IBC365 rounds up pivotal analyst research from across the media and broadcast industry.
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Industry TrendsWill SVOD boom fuel a rise in streaming piracy?
With the European launch of subscription service Disney Plus next week, consumers now have more choice than ever for watching content on demand. But could the cost of multiple subscriptions drive an increase in piracy?
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NewsCoronavirus isolation to spike streaming by 60%, according to Nielsen
Online media streaming is forecasted to rise during the current Covid-19 crisis which is forcing the public in many countries to self-isolate.
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NewsCanal+ offers free premium access during coronavirus lockdown
French pay TV provider Canal+ has said it will make its service free during France’s country-wide coronavirus lockdown.
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NewsRTL snags stake in streaming platform Bedrock
RTL Group is pushing into streaming, taking a 50% stake in SVOD technology platform Bedrock as it forecasts major growth across its German and Dutch online streaming services.
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Industry TrendsThe cost of the coronavirus
As coronavirus continues to spread around the globe, the financial impact is being felt by the media and tech sector through event cancellations, abrupt drops in ad revenue, share price falls, and disruption to production schedules.
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Industry TrendsPrice emerges as key SVOD battleground
A raft of new offers and deals from streamers suggests that pricing is becoming increasingly important in the battle to win subscribers in a crowded market. Tim Dams reports
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Executive InterviewsIs the TV and film rights market ripe for disruption?
The founder of online programme sales platform Vuulr Ian McKee tells Tim Dams about the Singapore-based business’ plan to cut the cost, time and complexity of buying and selling content.
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NewsLiberty Global extends EU partnership with Netflix
Netflix and Liberty Global have extended their multi-year deal, continuing to offer 11 million video consumers in Europe easy access to the streaming service.
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NewsDisney+ activates in UK & WarnerMedia and HBO Max announce Warner Max
3-7 Feb: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Industry TrendsSuper Bowl LIV ratings mount comeback for NFL ahead of rights negotiations
Super Bowl 2020 saw a slight increase in viewing figures for the American Football showpiece for the first time in four years – good news for the NFL ahead of another round of rights negotiations writes Ross Biddiscombe
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NewsUK TV licence fee could be overhauled under Boris Johnson
The UK government is looking at decriminalising the non-payment of TV licences, a move which would potentially hit BBC funding hard.
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NewsAmazon scores Champions League rights & Comcast to spend $2bn on Peacock service
9-13 Dec: Your guide to what’s happened this week in the media, entertainment and technology industry.
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Industry TrendsCreating Spotify for sports to counter piracy
As fast as technology has helped to bring the action of sports closer to fans it has also led to a boom in the presence of piracy as a threat to rights holders and broadcasters.
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NewsOTT audience measurement platform launched in India
An audience measurement platform for India’s content creators, platforms, brand owners and media planners has been launched by data insight firm Kantar in partnership with VTION.
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NewsLondon-based streamer Mubi launches in India
Streaming service Mubi has been launched in India, with the aim of developing a niche following in the already competitive market.
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NewsConservatives and Labour pledge free over-75 licence fees ahead of election
The UK’s two largest political parties have vowed to save free TV licences for all over-75s ahead of the upcoming UK general election.
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NewsCharter to launch AMC SVoD and ad-free services
AMC Networks has announced a deal with Charter Communications to boost the distribution for its ad-free AMC Premiere and subscription streaming services.
